Trade HERizons

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Provides a 14-week career exploration and college preparation program for women and gender-diverse individuals. The program includes:

Exposure to trades and technology careers
Essential skills and provides career exploration and personal development
Opportunities with Holland College, training with the Construction Association of PEI, meet mentors, and tour with industry employers
Life skills and labor market research, resumes, interviews, math and team building
Includes all materials

Participants are able to keep income support and maintain Employment Insurance (EI) while enrolled in the program. Child care and travel subsidies (where applicable) are available.

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Provides a 14-week career exploration and college preparation program for women and gender-diverse individuals. The program includes:

Exposure to trades and technology careers
Essential skills and provides career exploration and personal development
Opportunities with Holland College, training with the Construction Association of PEI, meet mentors, and tour with industry employers
Life skills and labor market research, resumes, interviews, math and team building
Includes all materials

Participants are able to keep income support and maintain Employment Insurance (EI) while enrolled in the program. Child care and travel subsidies (where applicable) are available.

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Description:	Provides a 14-week career exploration and college preparation program for women and gender-diverse individuals. The program includes: Exposure to trades and technology careers Essential skills and provides career exploration and personal development Opportunities with Holland College, training with the Construction Association of PEI, meet mentors, and tour with industry employers Life skills and labor market research, resumes, interviews, math and team building Includes all materials Participants are able to keep income support and maintain Employment Insurance (EI) while enrolled in the program. Child care and travel subsidies (where applicable) are available.
Eligibility:	Women and gender-diverse individuals ages 22-45 years (some flexibility) who: -Have completed grade 12 (through high school or GED) -Have a desire and aptitude to work in trades and technology sectors -Have lived on PEI for at least 3 months and are either Canadian citizens or permanent residents -Are on Employment Insurance (EI), are working 25 hours per week or less, are on social assistance or have no income -Can commit to full-time programming -Are ready to make change in their lives through exploring new career options
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Complete online application form * Eligible applicants will be contacted for an interview
Documents Required:	Completed application form
Program Email:	jill@wnpei.org
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.wnpei.org/en/trade-herizons
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Program Hours:	Program runs January through April * Contact for program location and hours

Women's Network PEI

40 Enman Crescent, Suite 119, Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6
Main office is located in the Royalty Centre on the first floor. Enter the main doors and walk down the hallway to the left
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Programs are located on the second floor which is not wheelchair accessible (stairs only)
Mon: 9am - 4pm
Tue: 9am - 4pm
Wed: 9am - 4pm
Thu: 9am - 4pm
Fri: 9am - 12pm
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